Cole Zercoe

Policing in the 21st Century

Cole Zercoe previously served as Senior Associate Editor of Lexipol’s Police1.com and Corrections1.com. His award-winning features focus on the complexity of policing in the modern world.

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LATEST ARTICLES

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Reader poll: 92% say LEOs should get hazard pay during the COVID-19 crisis

As COVID-19 strengthens its grip on the United States, there’s been increasing talk among lawmakers, unions and officers of boosting compensation for LEOs

April 03, 2020 01:54 PM

Cole Zercoe

Treatment & Healthcare

Reader poll: Cops’ increasing role in providing medical care

This month, we asked our readers a series of questions about the medical gear they carry, the training they’ve received and the lifesaving measures they’ve taken on the job

March 31, 2020 03:16 PM

Cole Zercoe

K-9

How one non-profit is standing up for K-9s

K9s United is providing much-needed equipment and training for law enforcement’s unsung heroes

March 13, 2020 03:49 PM

Cole Zercoe

Fitness & Health

Reader poll: 72% work at agencies that don’t allow on-duty workouts

It’s important that cops stay physically fit, both to do the job to the best of their abilities and for their long-term health

February 28, 2020 02:52 PM

Cole Zercoe

Off Duty

Reader poll: 78% carry off duty most of the time

Training for concealed and off-duty carry is just as important as on-duty firearms training

January 30, 2020 03:56 PM

Cole Zercoe

IACP Annual Conference

10 ways to keep your social media content fresh

Here are some ways to switch up the content on your PD’s social media pages to keep your audience engaged

November 19, 2019 01:09 PM

Cole Zercoe

IACP Annual Conference

IACP Quick Take: Vermont’s mental health crisis training model for small agencies

The Team Two program pairs first responders with mental health crisis trainers for a one-day training course

October 28, 2019 12:49 PM

Cole Zercoe

SWAT

How LAPD’s first female SWAT officer broke the glass ceiling

Sgt. Jennifer Grasso has overcome many obstacles in her trailblazing career

July 21, 2019 02:39 PM

Cole Zercoe

Media Relations

How LAPD’s podcast takes a modern approach to telling the agency’s story

From deep dives on controversial topics to profiles of officers on the force, the LAPD harnesses the power of the podcast to connect with the public

June 10, 2019 03:48 PM

Cole Zercoe

School Safety

Our first line of defense: Training and recruiting school resource officers

While responding to school threats like active shooters is a part of an SRO’s responsibilities, it barely scratches the surface of how SROs serve our schools

February 13, 2019 01:20 PM

Cole Zercoe